Is Steudnera colocasiifolia toxic to dogs?

Yes — steudnera colocasiifolia is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Steudnera colocasiifolia is an Araceae aroid and, like its relatives, contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in all parts. The species is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies closely related aroids (and directly-listed jack-in-the-pulpit, Arisaema) as toxic via insoluble calcium oxalates; treat it as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and consult a vet if chewed.

Steudnera colocasiifolia is an Araceae aroid and, like its relatives, contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in all parts. The species is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies closely related aroids (and directly-listed jack-in-the-pulpit, Arisaema) as toxic via insoluble calcium oxalates; treat it as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and consult a vet if chewed. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to steudnera colocasiifolia.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Steudnera colocasiifolia is toxic to cats as well. See the full steudnera colocasiifolia pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.